Quick Info
| Profession | Athlete |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 10/06/1981 |
| Age | 45 years |
| Birthplace | Rajgarh, Churu District, Rajasthan |
Latest News about Devendra Jhajharia
23/03/2026
Jhajharia was honored at the Times of India Sports Awards in Lucknow, where he appeared in connection with the celebration of para-athletics achievements. The recognition highlighted his standing as a three-time Paralympic medallist and a leading figure in Indian para sport.
21/03/2026
Devendra Jhajharia took part in the Times of India Sports Awards 2025 as a jury member and spoke about India’s prospects for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics. He said the country could move toward winning close to 50 medals, citing recent performance growth, stronger infrastructure, and better international exposure.
07/10/2025
Jhajharia gave an exclusive interview during the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships and praised India’s athletes for their performance. He said the championship had been a success and noted that international para-sport leaders appreciated the efforts made to host the event.
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Bio/Wiki
| Devendra Jhajharia is an Indian Paralympic javelin thrower competing in the F46 category. He lost his left hand in a childhood electrical accident at age 8 when he touched an 11,000-volt live cable while climbing a tree. Despite this setback, he became the first Indian to win two Paralympic gold medals and is widely regarded as India's most successful Paralympic athlete. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' (183 cm) |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Government High School, Ratanpura, Churu, Rajasthan |
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| College | NMPG College, Hanumangarh, Rajasthan |
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hobbies | Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife | Manju Jhajharia |
| Children | 1 Son |
Family
| Father | Ram Singh Jhajharia |
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| Mother | Jivani Devi |
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Career
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/devendra_jhajharia_/ | |
| https://x.com/DevJhajharia |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He hails from Churu, Rajasthan. | |
| 2. At age 9, he experienced a severe accident resulting in the amputation of his left hand. | |
| 3. He began practicing Javelin Throw using a hand-made wooden Javelin. | |
| 4. In 2004, he was honored with the Arjuna Award by the Government of India. | |
| 5. He clinched a gold medal at the 2004 Athens Paralympics and set a world record. | |
| 6. In 2012, he was bestowed with the Padma Shri by the Indian Government. | |
| 7. Following his triumph in the 2016 Rio Paralympics, he became the first Indian Paralympian to secure 2 gold medals. | |
| 8. In 2021, he set a new world record of 65.71 meters, earning a spot in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. | |
| 9. At age 8 or 9, he experienced a severe accident resulting in the amputation of his left hand when electrocuted while climbing a tree. | |
| 10. He is the first Indian Paralympics player to win two gold medals at the Paralympics. | |
| 11. He is one of only three Indian sportspersons to win an individual gold medal at an Olympic/Paralympic event. | |
| 12. At age 8, he experienced a severe accident resulting in the amputation of his left hand when electrocuted while climbing a tree and touching an 11,000-volt live cable. | |
| 13. He was previously coached by R.D. Singh (Ripudaman Singh) before Sunil Tanwar took over as his coach in 2015. | |
| 14. His event category (F46) was excluded from the Beijing 2008 and London 2012 Paralympic programs. | |
| 15. His wife's name is Manju Jhajharia, and they have one son. |